This position will serve as the 4-H & Local Food Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Essex County and will deliver already-existing educational programming to youth within the Local Food program, the 4-H Positive Youth Development program and direct 4-H volunteer efforts. This position is under the leadership and oversight of the Community Vitality Resource Educator. This position will work closely with the Community Vitality Program Team to expand program areas to include but not limited to: animal husbandry & show presence, Agriculture in the Classroom, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and math), local foods, and community wellness programs. Program delivery will occur during regular office hours, evenings, weekends, and after-school and summer programs. This position will include but not be limited to utilizing existing resources to facilitate 4-H and local food education programs.

    

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

All applicants must apply online by March 27, 2026 to be considered for this position. All applicants must complete an online application, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.

All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.

All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/. 

Please contact Laurie Davis, Association Sr. Administrator at 518-962-4810 with questions. 

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time non-exempt position - 100% FTE, 37.5 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $21.63 to $24.23 commensurate with experience. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate Degree and two (2) years transferrable program/function experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with 4-H club structure, Agriculture in the Classroom, STEAM, youth wellness programs, animal husbandry, and show presence at county/state agricultural fairs.
• Familiarity with local foods and farms.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, organize and support volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to plan for and lead large community events.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize program resources within the community.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal education programs through a variety of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups, including adults and youth.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 80%

• Utilize established program resources and materials in program work.
• Implement already-established 4-H and local food educational programs and activities in support of Association programming as identified/needed to support the established plan of work.
• Assist in providing existing information to bring awareness to the public in the form of impact statements, articles for progress/annual reports, and news releases, etc.
• Occasionally apply established subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans as identified.
• Under the direction and oversight of the Community Vitality Resource Educator, adapt already established curriculum and materials as needed to meet established program objectives.
• Provide